Enhancements to the NV200 for the 2015 model year are said to include the addition of new Rear Sonar and Sliding Door Glass Package options; updated NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps; a 1-mpg increase for highway and combined fuel economy and two new exterior colors, Cayenne Red and Graphite Blue.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2015 Nissan NV200 start at $20,720 for the base S and $21,710 for the SV. Destination and handling is $860.

The 2015 NV200 is still powered by the brand’s 2.0-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine and Xtronic transmission. The cargo bay allows loading of standard U.S. 40 x 48-inch pallets.

Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city, along with 26 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined, stated Nissan.
No word yet on price for the electric version, the e-NV200, which his powered by the same electric powertrain found in the Leaf.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/20720-for-2015-nissan-nv200/feed/02015 City Express Shown In Chicagohttp://www.hybridcars.com/2015-city-express-shown-in-chicago/
http://www.hybridcars.com/2015-city-express-shown-in-chicago/#commentsFri, 07 Feb 2014 05:05:29 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=120113Yesterday Chevrolet revealed its Nissan NV200-based new small van, the 2015 City Express, at the Chicago Auto Show. Chevrolet said the new City Express matches maneuverability and cargo-hauling flexibility with efficiency, giving urban business owners and fleet managers value-driven capability with low operating costs. The City Express will go on sale this fall, offering 122.7 […]

]]>Yesterday Chevrolet revealed its Nissan NV200-based new small van, the 2015 City Express, at the Chicago Auto Show.

Chevrolet said the new City Express matches maneuverability and cargo-hauling flexibility with efficiency, giving urban business owners and fleet managers value-driven capability with low operating costs.

The City Express will go on sale this fall, offering 122.7 cubic feet (3,474 liters) of customizable cargo space, a tight turning diameter of 36.7 feet (11.2 m) and an estimated payload capacity of 1,500 pounds. The 4’6” of space from side wall to side wall allows a standard 40” x 48” pallet to fit flat on the floor. 6’10” of room from the rear doors to the back of the front seats as well as flat rear wheel houses complete the cargo area.

Chevrolet added the City Express also will deliver greater efficiency than full-size vans due to its smaller size and a 2.0L inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing matched to a continuously variable transmission.

“As the newest member of the Chevrolet Express family of vans, the 2015 City Express offers a smaller, more efficient choice for businesses that don’t need the cargo volume or other capabilities of a full-size van,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, GM Fleet and Commercial. “It is an easy-to-maneuver van that makes the most of its compact dimensions with clever features, allowing business owners to maximize its space – and their resources – with a vehicle sized for their needs.”

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/2015-city-express-shown-in-chicago/feed/0Nissan’s London EV Cab Built In Barcelona And Coventryhttp://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-london-ev-cab-built-in-barcelona-and-coventry/
http://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-london-ev-cab-built-in-barcelona-and-coventry/#commentsWed, 29 Jan 2014 05:01:28 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=117010In the latest about new cabs for London, we’ve learned Nissan’s London EV cab final assembly will be done in the UK. Nissan has revealed that Coventry-based ADV Manufacturing will be responsible for the final assembly of its new Taxi for London. Nissan’s vehicle, based on the NV200 small van, is due to hit the […]

]]>In the latest about new cabs for London, we’ve learned Nissan’s London EV cab final assembly will be done in the UK.

Nissan has revealed that Coventry-based ADV Manufacturing will be responsible for the final assembly of its new Taxi for London. Nissan’s vehicle, based on the NV200 small van, is due to hit the streets of the British capital later this year.

According to Nissan, ADV will build the new production facility for Nissan’s new Taxi for London adjacent to its existing premises in Coventry, with a view to delivering the first gasoline-powered versions in December 2014. The all-electric variant of the black cab, whose final design was unveiled in London earlier this month, will be launched by Nissan in 2015.

Nissan explained ADV was selected as the final assembly partner on the basis of its expertise and track record in the production of specialist vehicles, and on its ability to meet Nissan’s rigorous manufacturing standards.

The base vehicle will be sourced from Nissan’s Barcelona factory where most NV200 are built and shipped to the ADV plant in Coventry for final taxi assembly.

ADV explained the taxi transformation includes new bodywork, taxi interior install and revised suspension and steering.

Nissan designed a new front end to its London NV200 Taxi to accommodate the city’s authorities style requests while the interior has been adapted to the needs of London’s taxi operators.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-london-ev-cab-built-in-barcelona-and-coventry/feed/0Nissan’s London Taxi Unveiledhttp://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-london-taxi-unveiled/
http://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-london-taxi-unveiled/#commentsMon, 06 Jan 2014 20:31:29 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=110449Nissan has unveiled today the new face of its Taxi for London, re-designed to make it instantly recognizable as one of the capital’s iconic black cabs. The company’s new London Taxi offering is based on the petrol-burning NV200-based taxi already offered in New York, U.S. Nissan’s new taxi based on the NV200 platform was first […]

]]>Nissan has unveiled today the new face of its Taxi for London, re-designed to make it instantly recognizable as one of the capital’s iconic black cabs.

The company’s new London Taxi offering is based on the petrol-burning NV200-based taxi already offered in New York, U.S.

Nissan’s new taxi based on the NV200 platform was first unveiled as a new vision for the famous London Hackney Carriage in August 2012. In response to feedback from the London Mayor’s office, Transport for London and other key organizations which have put their backing behind the new taxi, Nissan has redesigned the vehicle to better reflect the iconic nature of the traditional black cab.

Nissan said its newly-redesigned taxi has been developed for London, in London, by Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in Paddington, the same design center responsible for the Qashqai and Juke.

The new taxi will be launched in December 2014 with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and an automatic gearbox; Nissan also confirmed it will launch a zero emission electric version of the NV200 taxi in 2015.

Nissan is not new to the London taxi market – its 2.7-liter TD27 diesel engine was fitted to the FX4 ‘Fairway’ and TX1 black cabs during the 1980s and ’90s and gained a reputation for reliability and durability.

In developing the NV200 Taxi for London, Nissan has ensured that it adheres to the strict TfL regulations governing Hackney Carriages, including the required 25-foot (7.6-meter) turning circle.

Nissan added the NV200 cab for London is part of Nissan’s global taxi program, which also encompasses New York, Barcelona and Tokyo. The London version’s design is bespoke, reflecting the rich heritage and status of London’s black cabs.

Among the specific changes that have been made to the front of the NV200 taxi are:

Nissan confirmed it has the intention of putting the NV200 Taxi for London on sale in the Capital in December 2014.

Nissan reinforced it is also forging ahead with its pioneering work in the sustainable motoring field, developing a 100 per cent electric taxi – the e-NV200 – which it aims to have on the streets of London years ahead of the Mayor’s target of 2020 for the development of a zero-emissions taxi. Nissan’s electric taxi will be on the streets of a UK city in 2015.

Visualy, the e-NV200 will be different through the use of a black grille.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/nissans-london-taxi-unveiled/feed/0Nissan NV200 Well Received By NY Taxi Driverhttp://www.hybridcars.com/nissan-nv200-well-received-by-ny-taxi-driver/
http://www.hybridcars.com/nissan-nv200-well-received-by-ny-taxi-driver/#commentsWed, 18 Dec 2013 05:11:48 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=104266The Nissan NV200 taxi is hitting the streets of New York City and Nissan produced a video about it. The new taxi has been available at select dealerships in New York City since late October. One of the first to purchase this vehicle, which was designed and constructed specifically with NYC taxi drivers and passengers […]

]]>The Nissan NV200 taxi is hitting the streets of New York City and Nissan produced a video about it.

The new taxi has been available at select dealerships in New York City since late October.

One of the first to purchase this vehicle, which was designed and constructed specifically with NYC taxi drivers and passengers in mind, was Greek immigrant Demetrios Rizos. He has worked as a New York City taxi driver for 25 years and has been picking up fares driving the Nissan NV200 for about a month now.

“I love this car. It’s a good choice, I think a very good choice,” said Rizos.

Nissan said he previously drove a Crown Victoria, but said it was time to trade in that car for a new vehicle.

“You cannot compare it. I love this now,” said Rizos.

Rizos appreciates the adjustable driver seat and the room inside. And, perhaps most exciting, he said, are the reactions of passengers.

“You have New Yorkers that lived all their lives here in New York, and they never experienced the skyline of the city. I mean, now through the skylight they see the city; they see the buildings. New Yorkers are actually taking videos and photos with their telephones,” said Rizos. “The tips have been better. I mean it has to be something they love about the car and the experience.”

Peter Bedrosian with Nissan product planning helped develop this vehicle. He says that seeing the Nissan taxis on New York City streets and hearing how well they are being received is rewarding.

“They feel like they are in a much more premium, almost like a black car, experience. They comment on the leg room and also the panoramic roof and seeing their city in a different perspective,” said Bedrosian.

Nissan explained it is in the process of distributing the first 200 units to dealers across New York City. The company is also delivering another couple hundred new taxis to dealers in Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Texas. According to Nissan, these are places that see an opportunity with the product.

“The idea that we had from the very beginning was to provide a great taxi experience. And I think we’ve done that from the comments that we are getting,” said Bedrosian.